Senior Software Engineer, Animation Tools & Pipelines

null; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Annual raises

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our development team. The engineer will develop and implement pre-production tools under the guidance of the Vice President Of Technology of Sony Pictures Animation.

Candidates should have advanced Python, strong debugging, and cross‑platform experience with Unreal, Shotgrid, Photoshop or Maya, plus a track record delivering high quality software in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python development.
• Design simple tools to solve workflow problems.
• Deliver high quality software in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong debugging across multiple toolsets and platforms.
• Advanced scripting and API integration with Unreal, Shotgrid, Photoshop, and Maya.
• Cross platform development (OSX, Linux, Windows).
• Experience in developing web applications.
• Exposure to editorial and post-production workflows (Avid, Premiere, or Hiero).
• Understanding of USD or asset management systems.
• Understanding of layout and previs process.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong communication and collaboration with technical and creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pre-production tools under guidance of leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing pipelines and tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Python

Debugging

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal

Shotgrid

Photoshop

Maya

USD knowledge

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our development team. The engineer will develop and implement pre-production tools under the guidance of the Vice President Of Technology of Sony Pictures Animation.

Candidates should have advanced Python, strong debugging, and cross‑platform experience with Unreal, Shotgrid, Photoshop or Maya, plus a track record delivering high quality software in a fast‑paced environment.